In the second weekly electronic draw of December, Big Ticket has distributed Dh500,000 among five fortunate winners comprising one Emirati national and four Indian expatriates. Each recipient secured Dh100,000, sparking celebrations across the UAE and beyond.
The winners’ circle includes Ali Alkaabi from Abu Dhabi, who expressed sheer delight during the live announcement call, though he hasn’t finalized plans for his windfall. Among the Indian winners, computer educator Ritesh Dhanak revealed he initially suspected the winning notification was fraudulent after 15 years of consistent participation. The Dubai resident of three decades intends to allocate his prize toward family vacations and his daughter’s educational expenses.
Finance analyst Ajay Kumar, another winner from Kerala, recognized the distinctive voice of Big Ticket’s representative Richard during the fateful call while driving. Kumar’s winning ticket was part of a ten-person syndicate, meaning each member will receive Dh10,000. Meanwhile, civil engineer Shakil Ahmad Nazrul Haque, residing in Fujairah, plans to immediately transfer his winnings to family in Bihar, India, to commence construction of a new home.
The December series continues with three additional weekly e-draws, maintaining the Dh100,000 per winner structure and accumulating a total prize pool of Dh1.5 million. The organization has also announced its flagship January 3 live draw featuring a monumental Dh30 million grand prize alongside consolation awards of Dh50,000 for five runners-up.
A special ‘Big Win Contest’ offers additional opportunities for participants purchasing multiple tickets between December 1-24, with four selected entrants guaranteed prizes ranging from Dh50,000 to Dh150,000 during the January live event. Luxury vehicles including a BMW 430i (January) and BMW X5 (February) complement the substantial cash prizes.
Ticket acquisition remains available through Big Ticket’s official website and physical counters at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport, maintaining accessibility for international participants and UAE residents alike.